San Antonio council will vote Friday whether to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

One political expert warns the vote could come back to bite council members who sought it, especially if the public perceives the move as a waste of time.

by Michael Karlis February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones mum as censure discussion looms

During a town hall, Jones declined to answer reporters’ questions about the upcoming discussion of a potential censure vote.

by Michael Karlis February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Hall press conference last month.

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council scheduled for Monday discussion on whether to censure Mayor Jones

Council is considering censuring Jones over an alleged code of conduct violation stemming from a dispute with Councilwoman Sukh Kaur.

by Michael Karlis February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires yet another new communications director

Andrew Fuentes is the fourth person to serve in the role since the mayor took office last June.

by Michael Karlis February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

San Antonio News

New Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility coming to Northwest San Antonio

The new facility would be across the highway from UT-San Antonio’s main campus and walking distance from Methodist Hospital Landmark.

by Michael Karlis February 16, 2026February 18, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Jones urges residents worried about local ICE facility to go vote

Her comments came during a tense Thursday meeting about what the city can do to stop a new immigrant detention center from opening on the East Side.

by Michael Karlis February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

San Antonio News

Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday’s bruising Bexar County Judge debate

At one point, the debate elicited giggles from the audience, although it’s unclear which candidate they were laughing at — perhaps both.

by Michael Karlis February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio councilwomen move to censure Mayor Jones after reported blowup at colleague

The memo alleges Jones engaged in ‘repeated instances of unprofessional conduct’ during her time as mayor.

by Michael Karlis February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council to discuss pushback on East Side ICE detention site this Thursday

Four council members want the city to look into whether it can legally cut off future contracts to companies that do work for the ICE facility.

by Michael Karlis February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Assclown Alert

Analysis: Judge Peter Sakai’s sudden change of heart on Project Marvel marks wild campaign turn

At weekend candidate forum, Sakai — who voted to put Project Marvel on the ballot — said he ‘did not support’ the project, adding it will do ‘nothing for the East Side.’

by Michael Karlis February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

San Antonio News

Friday is last night all floors of Bonham Exchange will be open to clubgoers

Occupancy inside will be limited to 299 people, according to a deal the club struck with the city allowing it to stay open even though it’s not compliant with a new fire code.

by Michael Karlis February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte defends Spurs owner’s $6 billion Trump donation

Whyte sprung to Michael Dell’s defense after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called the tech billionaire’s donation into question at a town hall.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange to remain open after management strikes deal with city

The iconic LGBTQ+ club missed a city deadline to install automated sprinklers. It’s unclear whether the city signed the document giving the venue more time to comply.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Members of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance pose for a photo after Thursday's victory over Lennar Corp.

San Antonio News

Guajolote Ranch development in limbo after San Antonio City Council vote

Council on Thursday denied developer Lennar Corp.’s application to create a funding source for its controversial wastewater plant.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio council to discuss possible East Side ICE site during Thursday executive session

‘We are working actively with the city attorney to review options,’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

San Antonio News

Opponents of San Antonio ICE site plan to pack City Council’s Wednesday comment session

ICE reportedly closed a deal this week to take over a 640,000-square-foot warehouse for use as an immigrant ‘processing center.’

by Michael Karlis February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Council Member Roc Galvan wants free bus rides for all. Now, if he could just win one more supporter on the dias...

San Antonio News

Free bus fare proposal one signature away from full discussion by San Antonio City Council

District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan is leading the way for free VIA bus fare. He just needs to win support from one more council member.

by Michael Karlis February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

San Antonio News

Opponents of Guajolote Ranch development sue Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The lawsuit could put a hold on the controversial 2,900-home development for the foreseeable future, advocates said.

by Michael Karlis January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

San Antonio News

Progressive group calls for San Antonio general strike after latest fatal ICE shooting

The demand for an Alamo City strike comes as Minneapolis residents staged the largest economic blackout in 80 years.

by Michael Karlis January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio students walk out in solidarity with Minneapolis as anger grows over ICE crackdown

Northside ISD officials said students will ‘remain subject to standard attendence policies.’

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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San Antonio council will vote Friday whether to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones mum as censure discussion looms

San Antonio City Council scheduled for Monday discussion on whether to censure Mayor Jones

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires yet another new communications director

New Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility coming to Northwest San Antonio

San Antonio Mayor Jones urges residents worried about local ICE facility to go vote

Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday’s bruising Bexar County Judge debate

San Antonio councilwomen move to censure Mayor Jones after reported blowup at colleague

San Antonio City Council to discuss pushback on East Side ICE detention site this Thursday

Analysis: Judge Peter Sakai’s sudden change of heart on Project Marvel marks wild campaign turn

Friday is last night all floors of Bonham Exchange will be open to clubgoers

San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte defends Spurs owner’s $6 billion Trump donation

San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange to remain open after management strikes deal with city

Guajolote Ranch development in limbo after San Antonio City Council vote

San Antonio council to discuss possible East Side ICE site during Thursday executive session

Opponents of San Antonio ICE site plan to pack City Council’s Wednesday comment session

Free bus fare proposal one signature away from full discussion by San Antonio City Council

Opponents of Guajolote Ranch development sue Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Progressive group calls for San Antonio general strike after latest fatal ICE shooting

San Antonio students walk out in solidarity with Minneapolis as anger grows over ICE crackdown